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Job Title	Interior Designer Project Manager
Requisition Number	RE53494
Working Title
Department Name	3CC00:Capital Project Management
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).
Shift	8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and emergencies requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s).
Job Summary	In partnership with the University Interior Designer, this position: Collaborates with Facilities and national/local consultants on Capital projects to identify scope and determine project responsibilities Reviews overall program and defines project objectives Collaborates with consultants and end-users to determine furniture and finish options Selects finishes for projects which enhance and improve the University’s image and comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines Informs consultants on past experiences with finishes to avoid inferior finishes from entering contract documents Reviews furniture/finish options proposed by national/local consultants with client(s) for approval in accordance with UK Quality Standards Develops preliminary furniture budget based on overall project budget and scope Identifies furniture dealer(s) with whom to partner based on furniture package procurement contracts Establishes realistic project timeline with milestone dates to ensure furniture procurement meets end users’ anticipated move-in date Oversees preparation/processing of client contract amendments Ensures successful project implementation, coordination, and management and maintains project information ‘current’ relative to project timeline established at onset In addition, the Interior Designer Project Manager: Researches and analyzes the client’s goals and requirements and develops documents, drawings, and diagrams outlining those needs Formulates preliminary space plans and two- and three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client’s program needs Develops space and furniture plans in AutoCAD using CAP library software Provides client(s) with 3D models depicting all furniture and finishes represented in the project to ensure end user satisfaction Delivers high quality designs that enhance the University image Complies with University Design Standards and Guidelines Is on time and within project budget Reviews program and designs with clients and all interested UK parties to ensure expectations and requirements are met and/or exceeded Generates furniture specifications with dealer(s) to ensure all selections maintain a long-lasting appearance after project completion Initiates procurement of furniture specifications with the CPMD Business Office Tracks all furniture delivery dates and coordinate deliveries to the project with the General Contractor Deals directly with furniture representatives as needed on quality issues to secure a satisfactory outcome Retains all completed project finish schedules, furniture specifications, furniture/finish presentation boards, furniture invoices, furniture floor plans, including all project images generated on the project Ensures project documents are processed, retained, and filed for historical reference Ensures compliance with Department and University Records Retention Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Windows/Office; AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading Driver’s License — Preferred Demonstrated experience in making indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential, functional, and decorative items, including colors, lighting, materials, etc.; Must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints. Kentucky Board of Architects — Desirable Certified Interior Designer (CID) – Desirable
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s Degree + 5 Years
Deadline to Apply	03/31/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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* Describe your customer service skills as it relates to your supply chain experience.
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* Describe your experience supporting executive level administration.
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* Please describe any experience or education that you have within any fields of design: architecture, interior design, historic preservation, urban design, product or industrial design, or graphic design.
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* Please describe your experience in designing for maintainability and sustainability, including your use of green and/or recycled materials.
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* Please describe in detail your experience in estimating time, money, materials, and labor required for interior facilities construction and/or renovation projects, including direct vendor management.
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